Down the Ladder

Thesis: Following Jesus requires actually following Jesus (2.5)

• Jesus did not exploit his status (2.6)
  
  
• Will we leverage our status for ourselves, or for others?
  
  
• Jesus humbled himself, then humbled himself further (2.7-8)
  
  
• Wherever you go, Jesus has gone lower (2.8, Jn. 13)

Do we trust Jesus enough to follow where he led?

• (God’s “Hint”): Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place (2.9-11)

Take Home Idea: The Resurrection is the proof that the way to greatness and glory in God’s kingdom is through humility and service to others.